Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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preempt | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pre-emptive | No | Yes | No | No |
preempt (noun) | pre-emptive (noun) |
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a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding |
preempt (adjective) | pre-emptive (adjective) |
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designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence |
preempt (verb) | pre-emptive (verb) |
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acquire for oneself before others can do so | |
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge | |
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land) | |
take the place of or have precedence over |